Habitat Forsyth Celebrates!

This year marks a major milestone: 40 years of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County! Since 1985, we’ve partnered with families, volunteers, donors, and local organizations to build and repair nearly 700 homes and transform neighborhoods across Forsyth County. We’re proud of our roots, and even more excited for what’s ahead.

Yesterday, Today, Forever

Our 40th anniversary theme, “Yesterday, Today, Forever,” celebrates the journey we’ve taken together. From our earliest builds to revitalization efforts in the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood, Habitat Forsyth has remained committed to creating access to affordable, stable housing.

This year, we’re celebrating in a big way:

• 40th Anniversary Gala – October 2025 Join us for an evening of celebration, reflection, and impact. The Gala will highlight the lives that have been changed through Habitat’s work and will raise vital funds to support our future builds and repairs.



• Raise the Roof: 40 Years. 1 House. Countless Futures. We’re raising money to help fund a special 40th Anniversary House to honor our history and continue our mission. This home is a symbol of what’s possible when a community comes together... brick by brick, story by story.

• Expanded ReStore Efforts Our ReStores are playing a key role in this celebration. Through limited-edition merchandise, new signage, and customer engagement campaigns, we’re sharing the Habitat story with every shopper and donor.

• Home Repairs, Stronger Neighborhoods Our work goes beyond new builds. Through critical home repairs, weatherization, and accessibility improvements, we’re helping longtime homeowners stay safe and comfortable in the homes they love.

As we look ahead, we’re not just celebrating the past, we’re building for the future. With your continued support, Habitat Forsyth will keep making safe, affordable housing a reality... yesterday, today, and forever.

"Habitat Was My Only Hope": How Critical Repairs Saved Yvonne’s Home

Several years ago, Yvonne’s HVAC went out. She could not afford to replace it, so she made do with a space heater in her bedroom in the winter and a window unit air conditioner in the summer.

In the summer, most of the house was so stifling hot that Yvonne, who is disabled, could barely breathe. In the winter, the house was freezing cold everywhere outside her bedroom. “I was wearing layers and layers of clothing,” Yvonne recalls. “I got a couple more space heaters because I was worried the pipes would freeze, but then my electric bill was $500 to $600 a month. I couldn’t afford to pay it. It worried me a lot.”

Moreover, part of Yvonne’s kitchen was not functional. Her family had started working on a renovation but ran out of money before replacing the stove and the sink. Then her son had a heart attack. So Yvonne got by with a microwave and an oven and washing her dishes in the bathroom sink, which began backing up.

The stress of it all was almost more than she could bear, but she felt strongly that she wanted to stay in her home. “I prayed for something to happen. I didn’t know what,” she said.

And then she got a call from the Habitat Repair Team, which makes critical repairs for homeowners who live in our target neighborhoods. Someone – she does not know who – had turned in her name to Habitat. Yvonne was surprised. “I didn’t know Habitat even did repairs.”

The Habitat team members “were so sweet and generous,” she says. Within a week, her heating and air were restored, and her kitchen sink and stove were replaced as well.

“All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you to all of the people at Habitat, and to all the people who help Habitat and who donate,” Yvonne said. “I get so emotional talking about it. Habitat has been the most gracious blessing. I don’t know what I would have done without them. I had no other options if I wanted to stay in my home.”